keithintokyo

MrM27 - No what? Cyclemaven - I certainly understand the frustration. With regards to the scale, I've found one key thing is to weigh less frequently, as the frustration of daily fluctuations up and down can be demotivating, when the key is a long term trend. If you've not dropped any clothing sizes, then I agree that…

I agree with you that running is tough. I really don't like it at all, but not just because it's hard. I simply don't enjoy it. Put me on a bike, and I'll go for hours, even long hill climbs where I'm dying from oxygen deprivation and still have a smile on my face. I use running for those days when I can't go for a bike…

I agree with the folks that suggest you are not eating enough calories. Based on the Harris-Benedict calculator, your maintenance calorie intake should be nearly 2,000 calories. Taking 800 calories off the top, then adding 3 hours a week of cardio (on the low end, that's another 1,200 calories burned a week), and you're…

I've got no problem if someone wants to go vegan, but it's not something I would recommend. But to say that you should go as low fat as possible is asinine. Fat is essential in your diet, and it absolutely does allow one to stay full longer, as does lean protein - particularly animal protein. Increasing fruit is not the…

One I make quite often that is easy, tasty, and fills you up but is still low in calories is a simple veggie chicken stir fry I make. All you need: Whatever veggies you like (broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, onions, etc.), chopped. A clove of garlic and a similar amount of ginger About 1 chicken breast per person, minus the…

Based on your height/weight, I'm getting 2,030 calories as your daily need (using the Harris-Benedict calculator), so dropping a pound a week should mean you get 1,500 calories, not 1,220. That said, I agree with the others - you're probably dropping it too low. Also, I didn't see any mention of exercise. Are you doing…